Philippines
Empathy: Many Families Can’t Afford Healthcare
"Many families can't afford to prioritize health, especially if it means out-of-pocket expenses. Simply put, the treatment for pneumonia is too expensive for them." - Dr. Paolo Medina, M.D., Asst Professor for Community Medicine
Philippines
Caution: A Prescription is Not Enough
"Many parents avoid a consultation with a doctor and use the money to buy medicine instead. A prescription will not be enough to save their children from danger." - Monalee R. Estuita, RN, BSN, Clinic Coordinator at the Canoosa Health and Social Center
Philippines
Educate: Young Children are Most Vulnerable
"It doesn't matter if you're rich or poor; anyone can have pneumonia. If you teach people what to do, then their children have a chance to survive the first five years of life when they are most vulnerable." - Dra. Lulu Bravo, M.D. Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist
Philippines
Recurrence: My Baby is Coughing Again
"I know a vaccine exists, but it's not available at the health center. I don't even know if I'll be able to afford it. I'd like to know more because my baby is coughing again." - Tosana Tanola, mother of five, living in a shanty
Philippines
Unexpected: It Could Have Killed My Child
"The doctor said that my son has pneumonia and that it can kill. I was so shocked to hear those words! I never thouhgt something like this can happen to my child." - Shiela Maria Espinosa, housewife and mother
Philippines
Relief: I Was Desperate
"I wanted her to get better so badly but I had no idea how I was going to pay for all of these. I had nothing! Somehow, because of the kindness of strangers and with government aid, everything worked out." - Bernie Sevilla, father, unemployed
